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'India heaven for Muslims': Union minister Naqvi hits out at Islamic group

'If somebody is saying something with a prejudiced mindset, then he should look at the ground reality,' he added

Newly appointed Cabinet minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi takes charge as Minister of Minority Affairs in New Delhi

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3 min read Last Updated : Apr 21 2020 | 9:12 PM IST

Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Tuesday hit out at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for accusing India of Islamophobia, saying the country is "heaven for Muslims".

Asserting that the social, economic and religious rights of Muslims are secure in India, Naqvi said "secularism and harmony" is not a "political fashion", but a "perfect passion" for India and Indians.

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Naqvi's comments come two days after the 57-member prominent international Mulim grouping, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), asked India to take "urgent steps"

Topics : Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi Islamophobia Attack on Muslims in India

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